South Africa’s wing Kurt-Lee Arendse (R) celebrates with flyhalf Manie Libbok. Photo by WIKUS DE WET / AFP)
Springboks news wrap: 25 October 2023
Today’s Springboks Rugby World Cup wrap presents a case for Manie Libbok to start the Rugby World Cup final and also a walk down memory lane to 2019.
South Africa’s wing Kurt-Lee Arendse (R) celebrates with flyhalf Manie Libbok. Photo by WIKUS DE WET / AFP)
Four days to go until the Springboks contest the 2023 Rugby World Cup final. Today’s news wrap looks at Manie Libbok and a few key details pertinent to Saturday’s showpiece.
ICYMI: Who has the edge between Springboks and All Blacks?
SPRINGBOKS NEWS WRAP: 25 OCTOBER 2023
Springboks survivors
Eight Springboks started the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final and then the 2023 semi-final, both against England. Can you name all of them? Continuity is key.
All Blacks vs Springboks: H2H record, Madiba magic
Nelson Mandela was there when the Springboks beat the All Blacks at the Rugby World Cup 1995, the most iconic of many memorable moments shared between these giants of the sport.
Why Manie Libbok MUST start the final
Handre Pollard produced a virtuoso display off the bench against England, but here’s why Manie Libbok must start the final. Regardless of the weather.
Springboks vs All Blacks: Who has the edge?
The Springboks and the New Zealand All Blacks will contest the 2023 Rugby World Cup final. Let’s take an emotional walk down memory lane.
Frans Steyn 2007 or Handre Pollard 2023, who did it better?
Handre Pollard and Frans Steyn have both slotted sublime Rugby World Cup kicks for South Africa against England. Who did it better though?
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